Compliance
FCA viewed as re-brand exercise by brokers surveyed by UKGI
The Financial Conduct Authority is seen as little more than a re-branding exercise, as opposed to a change in regulatory focus, according to brokers surveyed by compliance consultancy UKGI.
ABI welcomes opportunity to reshape regulator-industry relationship
The Association of British Insurers has welcomed the opportunity to reshape the relationship between the industry and its regulators as the Financial Services Authority is due to be replaced by two new regulatory bodies.
Wheatley tells firms ‘no need to be afraid of the FCA’
Martin Wheatley, chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority, has vowed to take a less aggressive tone than its predecessor in its dealings with regulated firms.
Hood Group makes Milbourne risk and compliance director
The Hood Group has appointed Sheila Milbourne to the role of risk and compliance director.
BWise expands reach with Bangkok office
Governance, risk management and compliance software firm BWise has opened a regional office in Bangkok, Thailand.
Airmic invites new pitches for compliance database
Risk management association Airmic has issued a second request for proposals for companies interested in creating a global database of international insurance requirements.
Q&A: Zurich's Steve Green
Regulation, compliance and a difficult trading environment are posing problems for insurance companies in Europe, but the region still has huge potential. Steve Green, middle market network leader at Zurich, explains how to grasp the opportunities for…
Middle East Blog: The voice of the UAE
I recently contacted a few regional ‘A’ rated insurance companies, in preparation for a corporate governance article, to get sound-bites from chief executives or managing directors on the drivers of corporate governance in our industry in the United Arab…
Data management: Handle with care
The colossal amount of customer data held by the industry presents ethical and security challenges. How can firms cope with these issues while making data work?
Travelers appoints Abramson European head of Legal from Flagstone
Travelers has appointed John Abramson as head of legal and compliance for its European businesses.
Travelers snaps up Chartis boss for legal role
Travelers has appointed John Abramson to head of legal and compliance for its European businesses.
View from the top: The case for global programmes
Global programmes are one way for corporations with international exposures to get the right insurance in place to cover the risks of doing business.
Allianz consultant takes Assurant compliance role
Assurant Solutions has appointed John Miles as the newest member of its European compliance team.
Biba slams European timetable for commission disclosure
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has accused the European Commission of ignoring the views of major financial and insurance bodies in its decision to impose a timetable to mandate disclosure of insurance commissions.
Your say: Another layer of bureaucracy?
Much opinion has been expressed on the subject of the regulation of loss adjusters, unfortunately often by people with vested interests, says Chris Hall.
Airmic 2012: Reputation tops risk manager concerns
Almost half of Airmic members view reputational risk as their number one concern, research by the risk managers association has revealed.
Interview: Airmic's Nicholas Bailey - Ready for the handover
After 15 years with Airmic, Nicholas Bailey is poised to become the new chairman, but how will he tackle buyers' concerns during his time in the hot seat?
Opening the Takaful market
Initial forays into the Takaful market in the UK have so far met with failure. Despite this, there is still a conviction that a relevant Takaful market exists.
Deloitte reports growing number of insurers fear Solvency II delays
The latest edition of the annual Deloitte Solvency II survey shows that a rising number of insurers believe the industry will miss the January 2014 compliance deadline.
Post Broking Supplement: Biba 2012 conference timetable
The event programme for the Insurance Brokers' Association Conference - Shaping our futures - on Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 May 2012.
Insurers expect further Solvency II delays
More than three quarters of insurance companies believe that the Solvency II implementation date will be delayed beyond 1 January 2014, according to research conducted by actuary Barnett Waddingham.
Transforming the future of insurance
Insurers responded well to the economic crisis by turning their focus to core underwriting, but as pressure continues to mount Jean Lassignardie asks how insurers will differentiate themselves in the future and whether policy administration could help.
RIMS welcomes broker transparency win
US insurance buyers group the Risk and Insurance Management Society has welcomed a court of appeal ruling confirming brokers must declare their earnings from insurers.
Momentum to use RWA for compliance
Momentum, a newly appointed representative network for broker start-ups, has partnered with RWA Compliance Services to ensure regulatory compliance.